Established in by the United States Army in 1816, the Arsenal on the Charles stored and issued ammunition before modernizing to gun carriage manufacturing and later serving as a research facility. Military activity ceased in 1995, and the Arsenal was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Best of Boston

July 7, 2016

Branch Line has been awarded Best Beer Program of 2016 by Best of Boston.
The placement appears in the July issue of the magazine and specifically notes the extensive work in keeping BL’s beer program both current and interesting.

November 18, 2016

November 3, 2016

Arsenal Feature

The construction project team begins the week of October 17, focusing on mobilization, site protection, and clearing away obstructions. Soon, in a progression from north to south, the asphalt will be cut and removed to prepare for pre-excavation. Come November and December, the major excavation will be done, where excess earth material is hauled off the site. During excavation, approximately 10 to 20 trucks will be entering and exiting the site each day. In December, they will start the support of excavation, in preparation for foundations and underground utilities. Stay tuned for progress updates over the next couple of months.

Arsenal Feature

In 1816 the U.S. Government selected and purchased 40 acres of land on the northern bank of the Charles River in Watertown as the site for a new regional arsenal. The siting, layout, and construction were supervised by the Arsenal’s first Commander, Captain George Talcott, and the buildings were designed by Boston architect Alexander Parris.